Berkshire County and Sheffield Town property record for 281 Main St, Sheffield, MA 01257
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1855 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,254 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Line of Credit Apr 2020 Sale |
| APN | SHEF M:004.0 B:0002 L:0008.0 |
| Primary APN | SHEF M:004.0 B:0002 L:0008.0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Basement Area | 150 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 150 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1855 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 281 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SHEFFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01257 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VC |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.0 |
| Jurisdiction | SHEFFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHEFFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 926100 |
281 Main St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Berkshire County and Sheffield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 281, ASHLEY FALLS, MA 01222-0281 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SALISBURY BANK & TRUST CO |
| Apr 21, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020257461 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2587 / 259 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2587-259 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHEFFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 281 MAIN ST, SHEFFIELD, MA 01257 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002784-275 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2784/275 |
| Instrument | 271121 |
| Name | SALISBURY BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHEFFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 281 MAIN ST, SHEFFIELD, MA 01257 |
| Document Number | 2587-259 |
| Book / Page | 002587 / 000259 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 257461 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $844.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 E MAIN ST SHEFFIELD MA 01257, SHEFFIELD, MA 01257 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Main St was $2,254, up 9% from the year before.
Source: Berkshire County and Sheffield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire County |
| County Subdivision | Sheffield Town |
| Unified School District | Southern Berkshire School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,254.00 (+8.99%) | $186,100 (+5.74%) Land $43,800 Building $142,300 | $301,064 |
| 2024 | $2,068.00 (-5.22%) | $176,000 (-7.07%) Land $43,800 Building $132,200 | |
| 2023 | $2,182.00 | $189,400 Land $43,800 Building $145,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 281 Main St; there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1984.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1984–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 281 Main St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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